Immigration Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic Immigration Team. The candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with the firm's Immigration Team to provide strategic immigration solutions.

Duties:

• Report to the Managing Immigration Attorney and manage own caseload.
• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients and determine necessary legal strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Strong understanding of immigration law and procedures.
• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience with Case Management Software is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in immigration law and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with immigration applications and court proceedings.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Interpersonal skills for client interaction and collaboration within the firm's Immigration Team.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is advantageous.

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